Some aspects of home
ownership can be a lot of work.

You may enjoy making lists to help you make a decision. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Can you name 17 possible recurring costs from home ownership?


Can you list 23 possible one-time costs from buying a home?


Can you think of 14 benefits of owning your home?


Can you name 13 drawbacks of owning your home?

Of course, we discuss renting too, just to be fair:

Can you think of 12 recurring rental expenses?


Can you list 5 one-time costs from renting?


Can you name 18 benefits of renting?


Can you list 10 drawbacks to renting?

You'll find the answers in Take Cover.

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